2024 "State of Lung Cancer" Report: Lung Cancer Survival Rates Improve
 
We are happy to announce that this year's "State of Lung Cancer" report reveals an increase in lung cancer survival rates. This is thanks to multiple factors, including increased access to lung cancer screening, advancements in research and use of biomarker testing. However, the toll of lung cancer can vary state-to-state.

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Key Findings:

- The lung cancer survival rate has increased by 26% in the last five years.

- Close to 235,000 people will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year.

- Lung cancer can often be treated with surgery if it is diagnosed at an early stage and has not spread.

- Lung cancer screening continues to save lives across the nation.

We Need Your Help To End Lung Cancer
 
Comprehensive biomarker testing helps doctors find DNA abnormalities in cells, guiding them to the best treatment options for lung cancer patients. This is a huge advancement in technology and treatment, however, many patients cannot afford it. You can help end lung cancer by asking your governor to support health insurance coverage of biomarker testing.

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